Dear Christian.

I can not believe that you have come this far. You have done such amazing things with your life and in such a short time. I am so proud of you. Your mom told me last night that you are putting in your papers in four weeks and I am so happy for you. I find it absolutely amazing that you have gotten yourself to a place where you are able to do that so quickly. I know who you used to be and i compare that guy with who you are know and i see such a transformation its indescribable. I am so proud that you have come so far and have done so much to better yourself. I want you to know how proud i am to stand next to you sometimes. People used to see you as a screw up that was going nowhere in life and you have completely proved them wrong. You have so much drive and ambition and you are such an amazing person. i want you to know that i saw that when you in the pit. Thats why i was there and i will always be. i am so proud of the man you have become. You will be the best missionary this world has ever seen. You can do this. I cant wait to be standing in the red room and to see you open that big envelope and the smile on your face when you read where you are going. I cant wait to be standing in that airport when you get off that plane. i cant wait to see how you change and how you learn and grow. Im so proud to count you as family and to tell people that you are going on a mission. Love you. Kalli